Removal of Aadhaar Card from Acceptable Proofs of Date of Birth in ESI

ESIC Update: Aadhaar Card Removed from Acceptable Proofs of Date of Birth - 2024

Introduction

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has recently issued a circular announcing the removal of the Aadhaar card from the list of acceptable documents for proof of date of birth. This directive follows recent guidelines from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Here, we provide an overview of this important update, as detailed in the official notification No. N-12013/2/2023-ft-II dated 29-07-2024.

Key Details of the Circular

• Directive from UIDAI: Due to recent guidelines from UIDAI, Aadhaar cards are no longer considered valid proof of date of birth for insured persons (IPs) and their dependents.
• Implementation Date: The provisions to exclude date of birth comparison in demographic details during the Aadhaar seeding process have been effective since 28-07-2024.
• Withdrawal of Previous Instructions: The previous instruction dated 24-07-2023, which accepted Aadhaar as proof of date of birth, has been officially withdrawn.
• Handling Mismatches: Any previous cases of date of birth mismatches should be handled according to existing standing instructions.
• Dissemination of Information: Regional Directors, Joint Directors, Deputy Directors, Medical Superintendents, and Deans are tasked with informing all subordinate offices and staff members about this update.

Implications for ESIC Beneficiaries

This change means that beneficiaries must now provide alternative documents to verify their date of birth. Acceptable alternatives might include birth certificates, passports, or other government-issued documents that explicitly state the date of birth.

Why This Change?

The removal of Aadhaar as a proof of date of birth aims to streamline the verification process and reduce discrepancies in demographic details. This decision aligns with UIDAI’s directives to ensure the accuracy and reliability of beneficiary information within the ESIC system.

Conclusion

The new ESIC circular (No. N-12013/2/2023-ft-II) underscores the importance of adhering to updated guidelines regarding the proof of date of birth for insured persons and their dependents. By eliminating Aadhaar from the list of acceptable documents, ESIC aims to enhance the accuracy of demographic details and ensure the integrity of the beneficiary database.

For further details, please refer to the official notification number N-12013/2/2023-ft-II.